Monthly Archives: January 2011

Today it was the first day of the month that it did not rain. It was pleasant to feel the sun on my back as I swam in the unshaded areas of  pool. It was also good to get the … Continue reading →

I had a great run this morning on a trail through the vine forest at East Point Reserve. Although my achilles is a little inflamed the soft ground assisted and it was a good feeling to pace myself through the … Continue reading →

After falling into the trap of consuming too much calorie boosting comfort food last week, I created a healthy meal which was equally comforting tonight. It comprised sweet potato, spinach and feta cheese mash, with avocado slices and red capsicum … Continue reading →

This morning I was tricked by two hours of a persistent sun trying to overcome its cloud oppressors and took the dogs for a walk down to the beach. Once there I was confronted by the sight of some fairly … Continue reading →

This morning I ran a long run in the rain on the beach. It was one of those runs which was slow and steady and easy to lose yourself in your own thoughts, particularly as there was no one else … Continue reading →

Activity Date Time Distance Cycling – Road 1/01/2011 0:59:00 10.2 Running 1/01/2011 0:41:36 3.7 Running 1/01/2011 0:06:21 0 Cycling – Mountain Biking 1/02/2011 0:57:32 8.8 Running 1/02/2011 0:29:02 2 Running 1/03/2011 2:38:52 11.2 Swimming – Pool 1/04/2011 1:10:00 2187 (yards) … Continue reading →

Today I attended a swim meet and had the satisfaction of seeing one of my athletes achieve a career changing goal and another demonstrate he is on the way to achieving his season goal. That made it a good morning. … Continue reading →

Today I came across a 2009 RFYL article entitiled Anna Bligh: Just Like Everyone Else. Fortunately there are not many of us who would be called to respond to the consequences arising out of a flood ravaged State and Anna … Continue reading →

I know it is not quite hump day but it feels like it. Jogging and blogging everyday seems just plain hard work but like the photo (credited to Runners World and found via Google)  I am near the summit (or … Continue reading →

On the way home from coaching last night I popped into the supermarket for milk and I also bought a largish tub of chocolate mousee which I later consumed after a double helping of shepherds pie. Why did I do … Continue reading →